Mountain

The Mountain card from the Core Set 2019, numbered 275, was produced by Wizards of the Coast as a fundamental component of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Like all basic lands in this set, it serves as a functional engine for the game, providing the red mana necessary to cast spells. Its release in 2018 marked a return to a core-set structure intended to be accessible to new players while reintroducing thematic elements from across the multiverse.

The illustration for this specific Mountain was created by artist Jonas De Ro. Moving away from the traditional, singular craggy peak motif often seen in previous sets, De Ro utilized a digital painting style that emphasizes atmospheric lighting and expansive, rugged terrain. The design was received favorably by the community for its cinematic composition and its departure from more stylized or simplified land art, cementing it as a notable entry in the modern aesthetic history of the game.